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May, 2011:

fixed problem with api hooking
changed handling of the window right click menu
fixed problems with "Move to" menu with IE9 and firefox 4
set version to 1.02

Apr, 25, 2011:

fixed reported crash during desktop change with hotkeys
no mini windows for sticky windows
adjust height for the all toolbars (quicklaunch etc), reported bug
check if running the right version of wp (32, 64bit)
changed detection of 64bit windows (os)
more info in the dump file names
32/64 Bit info in the about dialog
set version to 1.01

Mar, 16, 2011:

fixed bug if window menu is not visible after wp restart - after 3,5 years of development i finally made 1.00 release Development of windowspager was started after i switched from Linux to Windows to learn C++. Ater using Linux for years i missed a good pager. So making my own pager was good project to start using C++. I know a lot of feature are still missing but the time to work on this project is limited and one man show. So... time for 3,5 beers tonight ;)
set version to 1.00

Feb, 27, 2011:

fixed problems with FF 4.0 and IE 9:

changed hooking of the window menu
started using of WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW again to avoid of poping up the taskbarbutton of FF 4.0 (only FF, only first hide/show)

set version to 1.00 RC1

Feb, 12, 2011:

use of API Hooking with the famous MinHook library: http://www.codeproject.com/KB/winsdk/LibMinHook.aspx: Hook some Apis like GetWindowRect() to avoid problems during shutdown
removed the Shutdown/reboot .. menus, now it is safe to just shutdow Windows even if windowspager is still running
removed the shutdown blocking
merged hook32/64 projects
merged hookstarter32/64 projects
added DLL/EXE infos
restore all windows on WM_QUERYENDSESSION
set version to 0.99almostOneF_devSnap

Jan, 15, 2011

fixed problems with steam
fixed reported bug, first crash report with the new crash reporting tool thanks !
set version to 0.99almostOneD

Nov, 07, 2010:

included automatic crash reporting with MiniDumpWriteDump, thanks to Author of the codeproject article: http://www.codeproject.com/KB/debug/postmortemdebug_standalone1.aspx
some try/catch here and there (reported crash)
use of SetUnhandledExceptionFilter()
added to the windowspager.ini the option crash_reporting=full,silent, none
set version to 0.99almostOneC (I know its time for 1.0 ;) )

Oct, 17, 2010:

MoveAndSwitch feature: move a window to an other destkop and automatically switch the desktop afterwards
no hung up info window for process currently debugging using Visual Studio
set version to 0.99almostOneB

Sep, 17, 2010:

support for vertical panel (ufff finally i made it)
non case sensitive ignore window list
set version to 0.99almostOne

Aug, 17, 2010

removed EnableWindow() code, seems to make problems with MS Office
adjust windows move/size changed events to fix problems with some win7 resize features
remember_active_window is now default on
set version 0.99andsomewhat

Aug, 01, 2010

fixed (some) problems with taskbar under Windows 7
use of EnableWindow() instead of WM_DISABLED
reset windows menu if add to ignore list
set version to 0.99

Jun, 20, 2010:

ignore chrome windows in the menu hook, this fixes a bug with chrome applications (reported bug)
do not subclass MediaMonkey to avoid crashing of MediaMonkey (reported bug)
reset the window menu in the destroy/hide event to avoid problems with reused windows (reported bug)
delete PAGER_IGNORE window prop during windowspager start
set version to 0.98

Jun, 13, 2010:

added menu option to hibernate and sleep system
experimental option to remember active window on each desktop enable it with: remember_active_window=yes
set version to 0.97

May 30, 2010:

do not return FALSE for WM_ENDSESSION and WM_QUERYENDSESSION in the hook
set empty ShutdownBlockReasonCreate string in the hoostarters
get all path to exes with GetModuleFileName() to avoid problems (reported bug)
save windows position in UpdateMiniWindow() instead of Hide() to avoid problems with fast desktop change
set correct window position during mini window dragging
updated window class für Chrome 5
set versio to 0.96devsnap

May, 15, 2010:

set menu hook for all windows (as before), fixes problem with Foobar2000 (reported bug)
use subclass menu stuff only for Chrome browser
Post WM_CLOSE before System shutdown/log off/reboot, to avoid problems with Windows which save there current position on screen (Firefox for example)
fixed reported translation error in the hang up info window
set version to 0.95(not released)

May, 2, 2010:

ignore class 'WorkerW', this avoid problems under Seven (reported bug)
added menu entries: Shutdown System and Log off
reject system shutdown/Log off to avoid problems
create a message window to get WM_QUERYENDSESSION message, set shutdown string
removed WM_QUERYENDSESSION posting from hooks, return just false (no effect but...)
make a real hookstarter window and return false for WM_QUERYENDSESSION
Win Seven: adjust taskbutton window too
do not hide windows on second monitor during CheckForVisibleWindows() (reported bug)
hide windows in CheckForVisibleWindows()
Window move between primary and secondary monitor: do not remove/set tool window style if the window is born with this flag
set version to 0.93

Apr, 04, 2010:

switched back to move windows out of visible area instead of making them transparent. its faster on XP and works with more programs (even Photoshop)
huge refactoring and code clean up
added "start_delay" option to delay wp startup
removed DOS reparent shit
Release COM objects
subclassing for non explorer windows, now even the right click menu in chrome browser works
menu hook only for explorer windows
avoid hidden window popup or move with intercepting the messages using subclassing
fixed bug with Enumvisiblewindows()
do more menu stuff inside subclass
start manager.exe inside a thread in windowspager.exe
set version to 0.92almoststable

Jan, 15, 2010:

added possiblity to select the way command windows should be treated: command_window_mode=full, half, none
dont ignore pinned windows under Win7 to avoid problem with the taskbar preview (reported bug)
no result in GetMiniWindowByPoint() if WM_EX_TRANSPARENT or console window with mode=half
WinVersion cleanup
updated year in the about window
removed prob "WAS_PAGER_WINDOW"
remove WS_EX_TRANSPARENT in windowspager.cpp if pager was crashing
remove "PAGER_WINDOW" on window destroy
set version to 0.90

Jan, 12, 2010:

disabled subclassing till it is more stable
use of WM_WINDOWPOSCHANGED instead of WM_SHOWWINDOW to get more events
no mini-window if window has flag WM_EX_TRANSPARENT
improvements in EnumToplevelWindows()
rewrite of MaybeAddWindow()
added some classes to the bad window list
remove trans/disable shit on window hide only if on foreign desktop
dont set/remove WS_EX_TRANSPARENT if window use it
do not check for WM_CHILD in the window-selector
fixed problems with sidebar apps under Win 7
added some app to the ignore list
set version to 0.89devsnap2

Jan, 04,2010:

fixed problem with Win2000: load console function from dll so WindowsPager works with 2000 again, reported bug
set version to 0.89devsnap

Jan, 02,2010:

support for WPF applications by subclassing the windows and eating the WM_STYLECHANGING message, yesssss
subclass other windows too just for fun
set version to 0.88devsnap

Dec, 26, 2009:

added 'Window-Selector', a graphical tool to add windows to the ignore list
removed ignore_window_classes, ignore_window_titles from windowspager.ini
added [IgnoreWindows] section
added menu option to open the Window-Selector
added menu option to open the download page (requested feature)
more internal unicode support
set version to 0.86devsnap

Dec, 16, 2009:

use AttachConsole() function to get font/size of the cmd window, this trick was a suggestion from a friendly developer, thanks dude now windowspager passed the test on http://www.virustotal.com/
set version to 0.84

Dec, 15, 2009:

fixed handle leak with the help of process explorer
use of shared_ptr here and there
set version to 0.83

Dec, 13, 2009:

manage cmd.exe watchdogs in a list
get cmd.exe font settings by injecting the cmd.exe process
do a lot of ugly things to improve cmd window stuff
incrementel cmd wimdow resize
reparent cmd.exe again if font or size has changed
do not manage cmd window under Win 2000 for the moment
do not set the default wallpaper on exit (reported bug)
get window border and caption hide by with API
remove trans and disabled on window hide
set version to 0.82stillexperimental

Nov, 22, 2009:

new method to hide currently not visible windows: make them completely transparent this fix problems with Visual Studio and Photoshop
little refactoring
do not hide/show taskbar buttons if pinned (win 7)
update hang up info window correctly
move owner only if it has "ignore" flag set
get file name in utf
fixed problems with aim2
removed the "info circle" near the mouse cursor, we will see if somebody is missing it
set version to 0.79experimental

Nov, 12, 2009:

fixed bug with Gimp 2.6 and the sticky notes program from Windows 7
moved smart fixme code into a separate file
cleaned up changelog html site
set version to 0.77

Nov, 5, 2009:

possibility to disable command/dos window management (requested feature)
fixed bug with resulting crash if the mini-window get destroyed/hide during dragging
set version to 0.76

Oct, 18, 2009:

initialize all data in .SHARDATA
do not export CallWndProc() and MenuProc() in hook32/64.dll
to avoid false alarm with anti virus programs i used some workarounds:

compiled hookstarter32/64.exe with no optimization
load ShellExecute() with GetProcAddress()
find "ReBarWindow32" window avoid using the string "ReBarWindow32"

tested all programs/DLLs with http://www.virustotal.com
set version to 0.75

Oct, 10, 2009:

use of DisableThreadLibraryCalls() in hook
hook handle inside shared data
modify window system menu inside hook to avoid loosing theme after quiting windowspager, removed menu timer
new Init code to avoid problems if started inside autostart (reported bug)
set version to 0.73

Sep, 27, 2009:

support for Vista Sidebar
set version to 0.72

Sep, 27, 2009:

fixed bug introduced in 0.70 (with CMD window)
check on start if manager.exe exist
added some information shit to the windowspager.exe
set vesion to 0.71

Sep, 19, 2009:

use of GDI+ for drawing with following pros:

Windowspager is now opaque under Vista/Seven !
setting the taskbar toobaque is not necessary anymore
better appearance

use of double buffering: flicker free mini-window dragging even with Win2000
removed opaque panel hack code
Win2000: get running windows during Windowspager startup like in Windows Seven
Win2000: search the right window class for the tasklist window
other icon for explorer windows
set version to 0.70

Aug, 30, 2009:

posibility to disable the window which inform about non responding windows (requested feature)
add SideBar_HTMLHostWindow class to the ignore list (Win Seven mini desktop apps)
set version to 0.66

Aug, 16, 2009:

Win7: get running programs during Windowspager startup
Win7: search the right window class for the tasklist window
set version to 0.65

Aug, 9. 2009:

fixed reported bug with mini-window dragging if you use 2 rows of desktops
use of SetCapture() during dragging
abort dragging on WM_CANCELMODE (new window popup etc.)
code clean up
in Win7 getting the tasklist windows on startup do not work, no fix ATM
check return value of strol() better
allow mini-window dragging inside VMware and with Win2000
do not allow dragging of windows with WS_EX_TOPMOST do avoid bugs
set version to 0.64

Aug, 2, 2009:

accept 0 as a return value from GetWindowLong() if GetLastError() return success this fix a problem with JDownloader during desktop switch
set version to 0.63

Jul, 19, 2009:

more robust mini-window dragging
disable mini-window dragging inside VMware (ClipCursor() not working inside VMware)
fixed reported bug with trayicon mode
subtract taskbar height from desktop height in single monitor mode
set version to 0.62

Jul, 12, 2009:

fixed frame of mini-window if real is window maximized
mini-window drag now only with mouse (will begin after 300 ms, On Top windows don not work atm)
set version to 0.61experimental

Jun, 27, 2009:

added the possibility to move the active window to the left/right (or by number) desktop with a keyboard shortcut (requested feature)
ignore transparent windows
windowspager.ini file clean up: removed 'usevirtualkeys', its possiblenow to always use virtual keys
set version to 0.60

Jun, 15, 2009:

update mini-window size during panel size change
skip the hidden VLC window
readd panel blur on exit
start the hooks in separate process to support Win32 programs unter 64 bit OS
get the application icons from the application EXE
support for Windows 7 RC
set version to 0.59

Jun, 07, 2009:

buf fix release: 0.57 leaks memory with windows which do not respond
removed information of non responding windows on the windows title cause of memory consumption
unregister 'PagerDummyWindow' and 'PagerMessageWindow' on exit
clear some lists on exit
remove WS_EX_COMPOSITED on dummywindows cause with this flag AnimateWindow() do not work
use DestroyIcon() instead of DeleteObject() in ~DummyWindow()
no 'slow die' if dummywindows was not visible
Animate dummywindow on show too
use of binary_search() for bad window classes (sounds faster)
do not use TerminateThread(), cause it leaks memory
set version to 0.58

Jun, 05, 2009:

test on startup if panel window and co. exist, usefull for autostart
removed FORCE_MINIMIZE code
inform in the window title if a window is not responding (Vista with Aero)
show "dummywindow" on hang up during show after 1 sec, during hide after 10 sec, with no aero/XP after 4 sec
removed timer in dummywindow class
possibility to specify classes and windows titles you want to ignore in windowspager.ini
fixed Windows-logout code
fixed prob with hang up windows and its owner windows
do not observe hang up windows on seondary screen
do not observe windows with flag "ignore"
set version to 0.57

May, 30, 2009:

show windows minimized before Windows lock out
fixed bugs with mini-window z-order
use of WS_EX_NOACTIVATE instead of WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW: less flicker
use of WS_DISABLED for all windows
refuse poup of iconic windows (Adobe Reader for example)
set version to 0.56experimental

May, 23, 2009:

64bit version
new default modifier keys are now: control-win, because win-arrowkeys are used by Windows 7
set iconic windows WS_DISABLED if hidden to avoid pop up
fixed probs with mini-window z-order and owner windows
set version to 0.55

May, 19, 2009:

fixed probs with owner windows and its taskbuttons (workspace change, toggle sticky, etc)
grayed windows-menu for owner windows
improvements on mini-window movement
add confiigure option to disable tasklist buttons for sticky windows: sticky_window_button=yes/no
uninitialize sticky list on exit
set version to 0.54

May 17, 2009:

important bug fix release! old version could hide windows for ever!
ignore flashing windows on secondary monitor with 'PagerOnlyOnPrimaryScreen' mode
fixed prob with CMD parent window
restore CMD windows on exit
remove taskbarbutton if window is on secondary monitor on statup
restore windows on seondary screen on exit
do not add/remove minimize box on secondary screen, it is already a toolwindow
don not update window during show/hide or if in hidden rectangle
set version to 0.53

May 16, 2009:

fixed bug with title in hang-notification window
move windows only horizontal
set version to 0.52

May, 14, 2009:

removed "non_documented_hide_method" stuff, too bugy
trayicon support
Desktop scrolling support: go to left, right, up, down desktop
modified windowspager.ini
Show Online Help instead Dialog Window
same 64bit changes
set version to 0.51experimental

May, 4, 2009:

Multi monitor support
possibility to disable mini window for sticky windows
set version to 0.50experimental

Apr, 11, 2009:

fixed typo in windowspager.ini
more suitable icons in the dialog windows
set version to 0.49

Feb, 28, 2009:

not yet public method to hide hung up windows
improvements in the hung-up notification window
use of RegisterShellHookWindow direct without loading it from dll
use of DeregisterShellHookWindow on exit
set version to 0.48experimental

Feb, 19, 2009:

set WINVER again, this fix the cmd window problem and more....
set version to 0.47experimental

Feb, 16, 2009:

remove/add ToolStyle for button windows always (fix a problem with Avant browser)
increase settoolstyle timeout
show info window about hang up window only if the window is hung up for 4 sec or more
set version to 0.46experimental

Feb, 13, 2009:

support for different wallpaper on each Desktop
Window which inform about hangup windows is now smaller and on top of the screen, no hide/show
use of a nonmodal dialog windows
make Vista panel obaque to see something
add hidden window to get the WM_DWMCOMPOSITIONCHANGED event
do not obsorve DOS window for hangup
set version to 0.45experimental

Feb, 7, 2009:

set/remove Toolstyle in separate thread to avoid blocking if a windows is hunging
check for hanging windows during desktop change
obsorve hanging windows
show a message window to inform the user about a hanging window
detect Vista Aero
fixed 32 bit only function calls
set version to 0.44experimental

Jan, 26. 2009:

use SWP_FRAMECHANGED in SetWindowPos() to avoid problems with Window-Border for example with Putty
removed old code
readded death window check during show/hide
check more WinApi return values
if a new Window is shown on currently hidden Desktop flash pager (fix problems with WinSCP)
fixed updating the z-order of the mini-windows
only remove mIRC custum menu before adding my menu
set version to 0.43

Jan, 19, 2009:

added windowspager.ini
removed command line parameter
added free configurable shortcuts/hotkeys for each desktop
restore Window Menu on exit and before adding costum stuff
exit Pager and restore Windows if Explorer.exe is crashing
reject events during Init()
use WS_EX_COMPOSITED on WinXP Classic
set version to 0.42

Jan, 12, 2009:

support for Windows XP Classic Theme
fixed: call EnumVisibleWindows() even if zlist ist empty
ignore Windows with WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW and no owner (some desktop gadgets)
set version to 0.41

Jan, 08, 2009:

new flash code, only flash if window is real flashing (like xchat, mirc)
new timer code
fixed DOS window support
ignore Skype windows (Skype will work but without Desktop support)
fixed Window menu after toogle 'always visible'
removed some critical code
set version to 0.40

Oct, 26, 2008:

removed 0.38, 0.39, 0.39a
do not restore windows on current desktop
set version to 0.39experimental 'use with care'

Oct, 25, 2008:

restore iconic windows on exit or crash too
restore windows after crash on the old position
removed process watchdog for now
removed "Fensterklasse" from bad window classes
added "pagermain" to bad window classes
fixed ITaskbar code
set version to 0.39a

Oct, 22, 2008:

fixed memory leak problem with drag 'n drop code
added automatic memory leak detection code
set version to 0.39

Oct, 20, 2008:

support for more patterns
drag and drop between desktops
remove Toolstyle property on exit
restore windows outside 15000 after crash
set version to 0.38

Aug, 11, 2008:

same GUI for Vista and XP
support for silver and green XP panel
reject windows not owned by the user (admin windows)
reject notify events if not a windows with a panel button
more space between pager and tray area
set version to 0.37

Jul, 19, 2008:

set WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW for all windows, to avoid wrong notify events
flash the preview desktop and display a red circle near to the mouse pointer if a window want to notify the user (new chat message etc)
removed old flash code
removed old OSD code
set version to 0.36experimental

Jun, 2, 2008:

set WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW for iconic windows too, and on mini-window move
set fixed bug not displaying window menu for dos windows
fixed dos window shit for Vista
set version to 0.35

May, 15, 2008:

set WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW during hiding to avoid window activating
display OSD during forced desk change again
set version to 0.34

May, 10, 2008:

new design for Vista
no OSD on normal desktop change
set version to 0.33

Apr, 08, 2008:

fixed problems with mini-windows if real window is out off screen
set version 0.31

Apr, 08, 2008:

increased space between preview windows for Windows XP
increased height for 2 row panel
readded death window checking between desktop switching
fixed problem with windows visible before windowspager start
removed unnecessary code
set version 0.30 'stable?'

Apr, 03, 2008:

switched from reparent stuff to move the windows JWD
set version to 0.30-test3

Mar, 17, 2008:

reactivated mini window move
reactivated auto desk change
ehh what ever
set version to 0.30-test2 'fed up for a while'

Mar, 4, 2008:

support for Windows Vista (black panel with AERO disabled)
reparenting instead of hiding it if not visible (Vista)
Who added the mutex shit ?
get icon from exe as last chance
lot of changes
move miniwindows disabled atm
automatic deskchange disabled atm
set version to 0.30-test1 'Nir Halowani is a jackass'

Feb, 2, 2008:

maybe found the bug now :)
set version to 0.29b

Feb, 2, 2008:

maybe found the bug (crash)
set a maximum pager height even if the panel is larger (suggested byStalkR)
changed code indention
set version to 0.29a

Jan, 31, 2008:

support for Windows 2000 (excluding moving of the preview windows)
added Keyboard Shortcuts for desktop switching
support for different panel sizes
using XWinVer class to retrieve Windows version (http://www.codeproject.com/KB/system/XWinVer.aspx)
reject windows in MaybeAddWindow() if it could be a tasklistwindow
move more code to System class
found crash, cannot reproduce it ;(
set version to 0.29

Jan, 17, 2008:

switched to Visual Studio Express
fixed crash occurred after switch
removed console build
added trace function
added System class
use of save sprintf_s stuff
changed code for DOS (cmd.exe) window support
fixed bug avoid adding a new thread on every move to another workspace
decreased OSD size
reset tasklist window size on exit (bug reported by Daniel)
set version to 0.28

Jan, 02, 2008:

removed 0.26 version (bugs)
fixed bugs
set version to 0.27

Dec, 29, 2007:

hide all windows before a desk change (MS Word Search window for example)
set version to 0.26

Dec, 22, 2007:

fixed problem with windows not visible after desk change
improved icon quality by using better resizing algo and using the big window icons
changed preview window background and shadow
code improvements
set version to 0.25

Dec, 16, 2007:

Added "Sticky" windows feature (set window always visible)
support for windows running from a different user account (e.g. administrator)
completely remove shell hook
make use of singleton pattern for Pager class
fixed bug with "Always on top"
renamed "Always on top" to "Keep on top"
change window menu in a loop
use of flags instead of window properties
use of ShowOwnedPopups function
use a mutex to synchronise events
set version to 0.24

*Nov, 28, 2007:

support for "flashing-windows", show the button in taskbar if a windows is flashing
use of RegisterShellWindow, trick found in the "Virtual Dimension" pager
start "manager.exe" with high priority
hook window menu little bit later
set version to 0.21

*Nov, 22, 2007:

free some memory
different approach for automatic desk change
set version to 0.20

*Nov, 21, 2007:

removed version 0.13 from sourceforge, too bugy
rescued from 0.13:
split into 2 different processes for huge safety improvement
decreased OSD font size
destroy window object on window hide
added About and Help Dialog
added a trick to avoid hourglass cursor on startup - added a watchdog to watch for the end of processes
set version to 0.15

*Nov, 16, 2007:

added "spy window" to all windows to detect window death better
split into 2 different processes for huge safety improvement
decreased OSD font size
destroy window object on window hide
added About and Help Dialog
fixed some bugs
set version to 0.13

*Nov, 8, 2007:

improved some stuff
fixed problems with Thunderbird mail notifier
set version to 0.12

*Nov, 5, 2007:

added "Move to Desktop x" in the windows menu (right click on title, or taskbutton)
added "Always on top" in the windows menu
added On Screen Display (displays the Desktop number)
added problems with Thunderbird
fixed some bugs
set version to 0.11

*Oct, 18, 2007:

huge internal reorganizations for more generic program support
mouse hook not longer needed
clicking on a web-link, new email dialog etc. will move to the desktop with the desired application
keeping the tasklist.order for programs already running befor windowspager was started
get icon from the window "owner" (tasklist window) instead of the owned window
improved "cmd" window suppport
set version to 0.10

*Oct 6, 2007:

huge internal improvements to support more programs
recognize of minimize/maximize of windows
special "DOS window" (cmd.exe) support (alpha)
better icon quality inside mini windows
set version to 0.08

*Aug 26, 2007:

reject screensaver window
display miniwindows with an icon
fixed bug with moving
added clean program exit
added "Quit" popup menu
added "Release" configuration
fixed small bugs
set version to 0.05

*Aug, 18, 2007:

fixed small bug
set version to 0.02

*Aug, 18 2007:

initial relases
set version to 0.01

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